Ft. Huachuca Success

[STEVENFJR]

Coues tag started Dec 15 on Ft. Huachuca and I hadn’t had much time to hunt, so I broke away on 30th for a quick day trip. Hit the road at 3:30 AM, buck down by 8:30, and back home by noon.

Glassed all morning, only picking up does and no sign of bucks. I was just about ready to pack up and move when I gave it one last look. Caught a flick of movement that gave him away. He was tucked in perfectly—never saw his head or antlers—but his body size told me he was a buck.

He was about 400 yards out with no shot, so I ditched my gear and closed the distance to 225. At first I couldn’t find him and thought he might’ve slipped out, but after slowing down I picked up his legs in the same spot—standing now, still no shot. If he dipped, I was done. Instead, he turned in place and bedded back down, opening up a small 12-inch window through the brush. That was all I needed. He never made it out of his bed.
 

 Shout out to all the guys on here that gave me some knowledge and pointers! 
 

Thanks a ton!

 

 Tried adding more pics, but wouldn’t let me got some reason.

[Lucafu1]

heck yeah congrats! Thats a nice one. I wanted to hunt there but just havent looked into what I need to do. Thanks for the update.

[wildwoody]

beautiful buck, congratulations 

[Schmitty]

Great shot on a dandy buck!

[AZCoueser]

Nice shot and good looking buck. 

[Bowman1964]

Well done Amigo!

bill

[Couzer]

Stud buck! Nicely done

[Viper]

Wow! Really great buck.